Week 6 First Run

[BlueCal52]

Just completed my first run of week 6 and like a few others on here found it a bit difficult. Can't understand it, when last Friday I ran for 20 minutes.

Got a bit of a niggle in my right leg at the back below the knee. I was reading an article yesterday on here about Gait Analysis. There is a shop round the corner from where I live that seemingly does it so when I get home tomorrow I think I might pop in and get it checked out. I watched a video about it and think it could help.

It might mean I have to get a new pair of sneakers, but I'd rather do that than get an injury.

The main thing about today though, was I completed the run 😉👍

See how Wednesday goes.

I really like the help and support received on here from other runners, the new ones and the graduates. It's a real community.

Thanks everyone 😉😄

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Good job, that’s a tricky run and has caught many out. It’s a fair bit harder than 20 straight and its easy to go off too fast.

Shoes will help for sure... have fun in the store.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate]

Gait analysis and proper running shoes cured a lot of my problems. Whilst you can do your best to prepare, there will always be good run days and even better run days (no such thing as a bad run !) because there are so many variables, including how you feel on the day. "See how Wednesday goes" is exactly right followed by "see how Friday goes". I found that I was getting a bit overconfident and was running faster (or trying to) before I was really ready. I had to focus to start off really slow and build up as the run progressed. Just worth checking your pace maybe? I also found out that a longer run took a bit more out of the energy tank than I expected, so maybe the 20min run was still"in your legs" a bit? Who knows? Well done for pressing on regardless😊👍👍

[donttrustaskinnycook Graduate]

I found this run tricky. Makes no sense. Week 7 is easier, don't ask me how. Just completed week 7 and had my favourite runs of the program!

You completed it which is the main thing. Well done! Let us know how you get on on Wednesday

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Well done, it's a tricky one that one. Good luck with the analysis and shoe shopping 👍

Might be worth checking on your stretching regime post run and if your calves are getting tight a bit of self massage.

[steviej99 Graduate]

Well your doing brilliantly and I can attest that the bad runs come when we least expect it. Mine was w7r2, I had sailed through and w6r3 and w7r1 were all 23 minute runs which i loved but w7r2, bam, I really struggled. Anyway the good folks on here told me not to worry and no problem since. I'm up to w8r1 and not had a problem since. So don't worry and good luck with the rest of the programme!!

[sHAYM4N Graduate]

Nicely done! Another one chalked off and it is a tricky one! I think the intervals at this point do make it harder (First time I tried CT5K a couple of years ago I bombed out in week 6) Maybe over confidence after the 20 minute run (think that was my downfall) or could be that reducing to a walk can make it harder to warm the muscles back up - but I'm no expert on that. Anyway just one more with intervals and the rest become a lot more straight forward. Just keep it steady

New trainers can definitely give you a boost at some point too. Checked mine last week and they have a pretty uneven curve to one side. Maybe why I felt like I was going to keep going over on my left foot, so grabbed a new pair to keep me going. Best of luck with R2!

[pampam]

I casually strolled into one of those running shops, it was the best thing I ever did regarding running. Before you knew it they were looking at my gait analysis, picking out socks and running shoes for me. Fantastic- so much less injuries and niggles.

Go for it- just have an idea of your budget first.

See you around fellow runner, Pam

[BlueCal52 Graduate in reply to pampam]

Yeah I went into a shop today and they did my gait analysis and recommended some trainers for me. I was also surprised at the price.

There is an outlet shop nearby that they recommended as the prices were lower, but exactly same shoes only older style.

I'm not a trend setter, so as long as they solve the problem, I don't care what I look like 😂🤣😂🤣

[pampam in reply to BlueCal52]

That’s great, glad you got a bargain.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done on your longest workout to date.

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